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Best Schools in 94597, CA
94597, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 15,078 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 94597 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94597, CA
The top high schools in 94597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Acalanes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students
2. Las Lomas High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
3. Northgate High
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Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
4. College Park High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
5. Ygnacio Valley High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94597, CA
The top middle schools in 94597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M. H. Stanley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
2. Foothill Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
3. Walnut Creek Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 985 Students
4. Pleasant Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94597, CA
The top elementary schools in 94597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springhill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
2. Buena Vista Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
3. Indian Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
4. Bancroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 675 Students
5. Pleasant Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 614 Students
6. Fair Oaks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mt. Diablo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students
7. Seven Hills School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seven Hills School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 423 Students
8. Walnut Creek Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Walnut Creek Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94597, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94597, CA has a total population of 24,229 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94597, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94597, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94597, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94597, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in 94597, CA
How many schools are in 94597, CA?
94597, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 15,078 students in total.
How do schools in 94597 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 94597 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 94597 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94597?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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